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Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales were generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Wendy's Co's Same Store Sales % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1WEN's Same Store Sales % is not ranked *
in the Restaurants industry.
Industry Median: * Ranked among companies with meaningful Same Store Sales % only.
The Wendy's Co (MIL:1WEN) Same Store Sales % Explanation
Same Store Sales %, also known as comparable-store sales, is the most important financial metric for restaurant operators to evaluate the performance of existing stores. It is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period.
A positive number indicates that more sales are generated in the same store compared with the previous period, meaning growing demand demand is growing, while a negative number indicates the opposite. The higher the number is, the more growth the retailer has.
For restaurants, same-store sales can be improved by two factors: average ticket size and customer traffic. If each customer buys more on average, the average ticket size will increase. If more customers are buying from the store, the number of tickets will increase.
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The Wendy's Co Same Store Sales % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Wendy's Co's Same Store Sales % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Wendy's Co (MIL:1WEN) has a Same Store Sales % of 0.00% as of . 20. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors.
Is The Wendy's Co's Same Store Sales % too high?
The Wendy's Co's current Same Store Sales % is 0.00%. Overall, The Wendy's Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Wendy's Co's Same Store Sales % compare to BJRI and CBRL?
The Wendy's Co's Same Store Sales % of 0.00% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Same Store Sales % for a Restaurants company?
A good Same Store Sales % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Same Store Sales % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Same Store Sales % mean?
A high Same Store Sales % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Same Store Sales is the percentage growth of the average sales per store from the previous period to current period. View historical data on The Wendy's Co and its competitors. The Wendy's Co's current Same Store Sales % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Wendy's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co (MIL:1WEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.68, compared to a current price of €6.52 — trading 58.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Same Store Sales % is 0.00%. The Wendy's Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Same Store Sales % calculated?
Same Store Sales % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Wendy's Co (MIL:1WEN), the current Same Store Sales % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Wendy's Co (MIL:1WEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Wendy's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.52 is trading 58.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.68.
GuruFocus considers The Wendy's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1WEN:
Same Store Sales %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €15.68 vs. price of €6.52 (58.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1WEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Wendy's Co is engaged in operating, developing, and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants serving high-quality food. The company operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development. Wendy's U.S. and Wendy's International include the operation and franchising of restaurants and derive revenues from sales at company-operated restaurants, as well as royalties, franchise fees, and advertising fund collections from franchised restaurants. Global Real Estate & Development includes real estate activities for owned and leased sites that are leased or subleased to franchisees and includes the company's share of income from its Canadian restaurant real estate joint venture.
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